Egg vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between eggs and summer squash
- Eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, summer squash is richer in vitamin C.
- Eggs cover your daily copper needs 217% more than summer squash.
- Summer squash has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3821.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +262.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +352.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +573.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +758.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +801.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4285.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +660.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +939.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5794.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25381.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1488.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 155kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 1.21g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 2.25g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 3.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.35mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 2.2g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 38mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU | 200IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.175mg |
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| Selenium | 30.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 3µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 29µg |
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| Choline | 293.8mg | 6.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.042mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.065mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.017mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.053mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.025mg |
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| Fructose | 0.95g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.223g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins